This report refers to the event Citizen-centred innovation for green and digital cities that took place on 30 September 2025 during the OpenLivingLab Days event.

The session consisted of two parts: 

1. a presentation part where the projects involved (Go Li.EU, SMARCO, UTMC, ClimaGen) were presented, together with the benefits for the cities and outcomes of interest to the audience, and  

CommuniLab is an online platform developed under the CommuniCity project, a citizen-centred project funded by the European Commission under the Horizon Europe Programme.

CommuniLab has been designed to foster mutual learning, build capacity, share knowledge and engage stakeholders.

It hosts a range of resources focusing on the utilisation of digital initiatives and digital transformation targeting marginalised groups in communities. Resources include:

As a first step, the EU Cities web-Portal offers a place to explore and seize opportunities offered by the EU. With its search engine, urban stakeholders are able to find information about numerous initiatives and instruments and be redirected towards useful sources. It acts as a gateway for urban actors to also stay informed about upcoming calls, webinars and urban policy events, and find relevant data and tools. 

The portal offers the possibility to:

By Dr. Jonathan Reichental

Published Nov 30, 2025, Forbes

Introduction

CommuniLab is an open learning and collaboration space designed to support cities, regions, and communities in co-creating inclusive, human-centred digital solutions. Developed within the framework of the CommuniCity project, CommuniLab serves as a bridge between local challenges and technological innovation, helping stakeholders design, test, and scale digital pilots that address real societal needs.

MIP4Adapt has developed a “do-it-yourself” (DIY) manual to help regional and local authorities identify which participatory activities and tools can be implemented in each step of the Regional Adaptation Support Tool (RAST) cycle, including good practices and local experiences. This will help build a common understanding and ownership of climate adaptation plans and actions, which is key to their successful delivery.

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing how cities analyze data, create content, and perform tasks, allowing them to boost productivity, drive efficiencies, and better meet the needs of residents and citizens.

In the future, AI has the potential to transform urban services, from infrastructure and transportation to public safety, health, and the environment. AI is expected to become widely accessible to businesses and residents across cities. As AI advances, some believe it will become an urban utility on par with others like electricity and water.

The U4SSC Deliverable on Guiding principles for artificial intelligence in cities provides a broad set of suggested principles, enablers, governance methods, policy instrument alternatives and a simple methodology for instilling AI principles in cities.

The U4SSC Deliverable on Guiding principles for artificial intelligence in cities is complemented by the following case studies: